Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked about Pan African. If your question about PAU is not included on this page, please e-mail admin@panafricanu.org.
 
What is the size of the University? 
As a new institution of higher education, specialized in distance education, PAU’s enrollment is expected to reach a global proportion with students from different corners of the world. PAU will make future enrollments a convenient, supportive, affordable, and contextualized learning environment. 

What makes PAU different from other Distance learning institutions? 
PAU’s uniqueness is in its Mission Statement. Explore our Website and you can also speak with our administrators to fully appreciate PAU's distinctiveness. 

What are important requirement to be accepted into PAU? 
Among the most important factors we will evaluate in your application process is the quality of your academic program prior to PAU and your prior life and work experience. Your experience will be evaluated both in terms of how well it has prepared you for a rigorous college curricula and life. 
 
Do you accept Foreign Credentials? 
Yes. We will accept foreign credential. However, they must be from accredited foreign institutions and recognized by the government of the country where the studies took place.
 
Will a personal computer be required? 
Yes. As a distance learning institution, technology will be required. However, special accommodation will be provided for students who cannot afford computers.  Currently, we are negotiating with other institutions to find affordable computers for all of our students. Under some circumstances, exceptions will be granted and students will be allowed to use different methods of learning. 

How large are the classes? 
Our hope is that the ratio teacher/student will be much smaller than traditional universities.
 
Are faculties accessible to students? 
We hope that this is one of your questions, because the attention that students will enjoy at PAU will be undoubtedly one of the greatest strengths of our institution. Not only student will have access to their faculties, they can also reach any member of the college, including the president. It can be done face to face, by phone, voice mail, and electronic mail. You will easily cultivate enriching relationships with outstanding professors and university members. 
 
Do you have any off-campus/study abroad programs? 
As an international institution, PAU will provide global learning opportunities. We are in the process of developing International Seminars in which all students will be invited to attend. Students will take a course on diversity to prepare them for the international seminar.